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San Francisco Travel Guide

San Francisco Travel Guide

San Francisco is an eccentric, bohemian city which
opens its arms to all comers and proves extremely difficult to
leave:

Renowned as the world's most free-spirited city, a holiday in
San Francisco sends one on a roller-coaster ride of fun in keeping
with the trams that traverse its steep, hilly streets. From its
diverse neighbourhoods to its bayfront pleasure-land and the
offshore bulk of the Alcatraz prison, it is a city of unique charm
and character. The locals know how to have a good time, and
restaurants
and entertainment
venues aplenty await travellers among the quirky, Victorian
buildings and crooked streets.

There are so many facets to a holiday in San Francisco, from
history to hippies, prisons to parks, seafood to shopping, and art
to architecture, that the city can truly be said to offer something
for everyone. San Francisco is also rated as one of the world's
most 'gay-friendly' cities and its annual Gay Pride parade is a
popular event.

Best time to visit San Francisco

The weather in San Francisco stays a stable 'cool to mild'
throughout the year. Fog can put a damper on things in the summer
(June to August), and rain is plentiful during the winter months
(December to February). There is thus no best time to visit, and
San Francisco welcomes visitors all year round. Read more on
San Francisco's
Climate and Weather.

Getting there

San Francisco International Airport, situated 14 miles (23km)
south of the city, is the second busiest airport in California.
Direct flights to San Francisco are available from several cities
in the UK, Europe and the rest of the world. Get more information
on Airports in
San Francisco.

Did you know?

-The Chinese fortune cookie was invented in San Francisco.

-The famous orange of the Golden Gate Bridge was supposed to be
merely a sealant; the bridge was meant to be painted black and
yellow.

-In 1906, three quarters of San Francisco was destroyed by an
earthquake and fire.

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